2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tbsp. molasses
1 c. sour milk

Sift flour, sugar, soda, salt and spices. Cut in shortening, like you would for biscuits. Then add eggs, molasses, milk and vanilla. Mix well and add raisins and pecans if you like. Put in 11"x13"x2" greased pan.

TOPPING:

2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix and sprinkle on the cake and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes.